Bowling Green State University Athletics
Jones and Stewart Earn MAC East Player of the Week Honors
October 02, 2023 | Football
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green cornerback Deshawn Jones Jr. and running back Terion Stewart have earned MAC East Player of the Week honors for games played through Oct. 1, announced the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Jones was named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week and Stewart was named MAC East Offensive Player of the Week. It is the first weekly accolade for both Jones and Stewart.
Stewart (Memphis, Tenn.) played a pivotal role in leading Bowling Green to a historic 38-27 victory over Georgia Tech, marking the first time the Falcons have defeated an ACC opponent. Stewart rushed for an impressive 138 yards on 26 carries, which included a touchdown. Stewart achieved his second 100-yard rushing game of the season, which was punctuated by eight rushes of 10 yards or more. Additionally, he contributed to the passing game with one reception for 27 yards. His TD capped a 10-play, 86-yard drive that consumed 5 minutes and 6 seconds of the third quarter, providing Bowling Green with a commanding 31-14 lead.
Jones' (Akron, Ohio) 45-yard interception return for a touchdown served as the decisive blow that secured the win for the Falcons. Despite a challenging start that saw Georgia Tech take an early 14-0 lead, Jones and the BGSU defense rallied. The BGSU defense held the Yellow Jackets to just 293 yards of total offense for the remainder of the game. Notably, their strong defensive effort resulted in Georgia Tech being held scoreless for nearly 40 minutes. This was particularly impressive given that the Yellow Jackets entered the game averaging 33.8 points per game and were ranked No. 17 nationally in total offense.
Bowling Green is back in action in a key MAC East showdown at Miami (OH) on Saturday. Kick is set for 3:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Stewart (Memphis, Tenn.) played a pivotal role in leading Bowling Green to a historic 38-27 victory over Georgia Tech, marking the first time the Falcons have defeated an ACC opponent. Stewart rushed for an impressive 138 yards on 26 carries, which included a touchdown. Stewart achieved his second 100-yard rushing game of the season, which was punctuated by eight rushes of 10 yards or more. Additionally, he contributed to the passing game with one reception for 27 yards. His TD capped a 10-play, 86-yard drive that consumed 5 minutes and 6 seconds of the third quarter, providing Bowling Green with a commanding 31-14 lead.
Jones' (Akron, Ohio) 45-yard interception return for a touchdown served as the decisive blow that secured the win for the Falcons. Despite a challenging start that saw Georgia Tech take an early 14-0 lead, Jones and the BGSU defense rallied. The BGSU defense held the Yellow Jackets to just 293 yards of total offense for the remainder of the game. Notably, their strong defensive effort resulted in Georgia Tech being held scoreless for nearly 40 minutes. This was particularly impressive given that the Yellow Jackets entered the game averaging 33.8 points per game and were ranked No. 17 nationally in total offense.
Bowling Green is back in action in a key MAC East showdown at Miami (OH) on Saturday. Kick is set for 3:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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